Terracotta rim fragment of a kylix (drinking cup)
late 6th century/early 5th century
Medium
Terracotta
Classification
Vases
Culture & Period
Greek, Attic · Archaic
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Dietrich von Bothmer, Distinguished Research Curator, Greek and Roman Art, 2011
Accession Number
2011.604.1.5945
Art Historical Context
This delicate terracotta rim fragment from kylix, or shallow drinking cup, offers a glimpse into the vibrant of Archaic Attic Greek pottery. Attributed to the painter Skythes and dating to the late 6th or early 5th century, it hails from Athens, the epicenter of ancient Greek vase production. During this transitional period, Athenian workshops crafted elegant vessels for symposia—lively social gatherings where elites reclined, drank wine, and debated philosophy. Kylikes like this one were prized for their wide, shallow bowls that allowed drinkers to admire painted scenes while sipping. Terrac...